Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Fits 1.5 cm (0.6 in) to spare on the length; 4.1 kg left for packing
Qatar Airways cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Qatar Airways' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
No size published
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
50 × 37 × 25 cm19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Will your bag fit Qatar Airways?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One small purse or small briefcase allowed in addition, plus coat, umbrella etc. No dimensions published. A separate laptop bag counts as carry-on.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Economy: 1 piece up to 7 kg (15 lb).
What each Qatar Airways fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Included | Included (7 kg) | 1 piece up to 7 kg. |
| Business / First | Included | Included (15 kg) | 2 pieces up to 15 kg (33 lb) total. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Qatar Airways?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Qatar Airways it does not fit — 5.9 cm (2.3 in) too long. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (5 cm (2 in) too long, 3 cm (1.2 in) too wide).
Qatar Airways' cabin bag allowance holds about 46 litres. Only 37 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one, so bags sold as "carry-on size" in the US often won't pass here.
Bags that fit Qatar Airways
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. Qatar Airways gives no personal-item size, so we can only check the cabin bag. 610 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 48.3 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (19 × 14 × 9 in)
Fits 1.4 cm (0.6 in) to spare on the width; 2.9 kg left for packing
All bags that fit Qatar Airways →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Qatar Airways doesn't publish a gate fee on its baggage page. Source
Power banks on Qatar Airways
Use on board is restricted. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max two power banks, each 100 Wh or less; over 100 Wh no longer allowed. May charge devices in non-critical phases only if kept in view, not in bag or overhead bin.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Carry-on limit 50 x 37 x 25 cm is smaller than the common 55 cm size.
- US flights: only 1 hand bag plus 1 personal item.
- A laptop bag carried separately counts as your carry-on.
Airlines with similar limits
Qatar Airways bag questions
What size is the Qatar Airways personal item?
Qatar Airways doesn't publish a personal-item size. One small purse or small briefcase allowed in addition, plus coat, umbrella etc. No dimensions published. A separate laptop bag counts as carry-on.
How big can a Qatar Airways cabin bag be?
Up to 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in), and no heavier than 7 kg (15 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit Qatar Airways' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 610 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Qatar Airways?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. Use on board is restricted. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. baggage allowance page · restricted / dangerous goods page · power bank safety notice PDF. Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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